From: "Miguel Braganza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, October 03, 2003 6:36 PM Subject: [Goanet]SFX was Spanish.
> Dear Goanetters, > > Since the Jesuit missionary, and follower of St.Ignatius Loyola ,came to Goa > during the Portuguese colonial era, some Goans mistakenly believe that he > was a Portuguese national. Equally mistaken is the view that 'Goencho Saib' > was a Goan priest...even though he is Goa's patron saint and his mortal > remains are to this day in Old Goa. I do not think there were passports in > those days. Response: When the Portuguese First came to Goa, Francis Xavier was a priest. The patron saint of Goa I have been told was at that time St. Cathrine. Is this true? Cheers, Gabe Menezes. ########################################################################## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##########################################################################
